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AVANT TECNO CUSTOMER MAGAZINE 1/2013
Forerunner in
speed and power
Avant 640
p. 6
New from Avant – Robot 185 p. 4
Avant in London Olympics p. 18
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Editorial
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Spring is here, and so is the time for preparing for the busy trade fair
season. There are more trade fairs in spring and early summer than
at other times of the year. You will be able to spot Avant loaders almost every week in at least five different trade fairs around the world.
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The largest exhibition this year will be the Bauma international trade
fair for construction machinery in Germany. When we first took part in
Bauma back in 1992, Avant Tecno had only been operating for less than
a year. Back then, we were able to find a dealer for our new skid-steer
Avant loader to over ten countries. This gave us an excellent starting
point for our international operations, and due to the recession back
in Finland at the time, it was most needed.
Overalls
Our stand at Bauma has grown from the 9 square metres of the early
years to this year’s 400 square metres. In this issue of the Avant Magazine, you can read more about our history at Bauma and the novelties we present at this year’s exhibition, the Avant Robot 185 and the
Avant 640 loader.
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When reading this issue, you’ll probably make the same observation as
I did: Avant is a truly versatile machine, fit for any task at hand. With a
single investment, it’s possible to complete various tasks more easily
and effectively than before. It is particularly delightful that Avant owners in all our customer segments and countries have been exceptionally
happy with their purchase. And when it’s time to upgrade your loader, the price you get from your old Avant can be a pleasant surprise.
Another important theme in this issue is the rapid product development taking place in both machinery and attachments. We want to
constantly develop our operations and improve the competitiveness
of the Avant loaders. Looking at the positive sales figures despite the
current economic situation, it seems we have succeeded.
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Content
3 Editorial
4 New from Avant – Robot 185 for
demolition sites!
6 Forerunner in speed and powers –
Avant 640
10 Experiences of an Avant 640 user
12 New attachments
14 Avant and Bauma
16 Niklas Ajo & Avant Tecno –Team
18 Avant Loader Was Chosen For
Handling Olympic Mascots Across
London
18 An Avant Compact Loader Finds
Favour At A Nursery Specialising
In Large Mediterranean Plants
20 Avant – Excels at moving logs
21 Avant in 48 seconds
22 Avant Dealers – Avant Uk
Even though spring and summer is a busy time for us, we’re looking
forward to it. I wish you all a sunny summer – on and off your Avant!
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Risto Käkelä
CEO Avant
Avant Group
Avant Tecno Customer Magazine 1/2013
Editor-in-chief: Ella Lahtinen / Avant Tecno Oy
Publisher: Avant Tecno Oy
Layout: Saila Kurtti / Viestintätoimisto Tulus Oy
Print: Offset Ulonen Oy, Tampere
Edition: 1500
AVANT TECNO (UK) Ltd.
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Bridgham, Norwich
Norfolk NR16 2RX
Tel. +44-1953 71 48 96
Telefax +44-1953 71 48 97
E-mail: sales@avanttecno.co.uk
Web: www.avanttecno.co.uk
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New demolition robot unveiled
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New from Avant
– Robot 185
for demolition sites!
Avant’s constantly expanding range of loaders and attachments has the right tools for any
job. The Avant Robot 185, which will be launched in April, will further strengthen Avant’s
foothold on construction and renovation sites.
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The Avant Robot is a special machine that is designed mainly for
demolition work. The market for
demolition robots is looking good,
because the focus in construction is shifting towards renovation and reconstruc-
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tion. These jobs require machines that fit
in tight spaces and are efficient and safe.
The electrically-operated Avant Robot is a
machine for precisely such sites”, says Jani
Käkelä, Sales Manager of Avant Group.
This latest addition to the product
range complements
Avant’s selection
of demolition machines. “The division of work among
the machines is
such that the Robot
mainly breaks concrete, and loaders
are used for other
tasks, such as moving broken concrete
and transporting and
levelling. An Avant is
a handy multi-purpose machine for use all
year round when there is a need to move
construction site materials, unload, and
maintain order at various sites, for example. When necessary, even a loader can
be equipped with a hydraulic breaker”,
Käkelä points out.
The Avant Robot has had a long
and technically demanding path from
development to production, because its
operational environments involve a lot of
special requirements. “All the functions of
the machine can be operated with a wireless remote controller, valves are steered
through electrical control units, and the
machine’s operating power comes from
32A or 63A current. All in all, the Avant
Robot is a technically advanced and
modern-looking machine”, Käkelä states.
vant Tecno will unveil the first
model in its new line of demolition robots, Avant Robot 185,
at Bauma 2013 in Munich.
Avant Robot 185 has a compact design
without compromising on efficiency or
reach. The electric driven machine can be
powered either by a 32 A / 15 kW or 63A
/ 18,5 kW electric motor, allowing flexibility and power when its needed. Equipped
with telescopic boom, the maximum vertical reach is 5,5 m, while horizontal reach
is 4,5 m. Excluding attachments, Avant
Robot 185 weighs 2,000 kg.
Contrary to traditional robots, all the
hydraulics and electronics have been
placed on the lower carriage, allowing a
lower point of gravity providing safe and
stable working conditions. The robot is
flexible to operate with its continuous 360º
rotation and 460 mm telescopic boom
extension. The machine is equipped with
reliable EPEC computer and user inter-
face. The remote controls can be used with
both radio and cable.
When the space is limited, upper carriage can be removed while the tracks can
be operated separately, providing transport height as low as 750 mm (1010 mm
with outriggers). Standard transport measurements are 1,555 mm in height, 795 mm
in width and 2,200 mm in length.
Avant Robot 185 can be fitted with
several demolition attachments, such as
hydraulic breakers, cutter-crushers, grapples etc. Recommended maximum weight
of attachments is 275 kg. As an example,
it is designed to work with Avant B220
hydraulic breaker, boosted by the highest
impact rate of 1900 bpm in its range. Not
to mention B220’s maintenance free “no
greasing” design and massive trapezoidal
tool backed by lifetime warranty.
For all-round demolition jobs, Avant
Robot 185 is a perfect companion for the
Avant compact multi purpose loaders.
There are also several
demolition tools available
from Avant, for instance
the Avant B220 breaker
with very high blow energy
and 1900 bpm impact
rate. The tool is unbreakable, with 150 mm diameter, and has free lifetime warranty. In addition,
the breaker is practically
service free thanks to the
no-need-to-grease design.
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In tests and in practice, the AVANT 600
series has already proven its capabilities
in all working conditions.
Forerunner in speed and power
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Avant 640
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In the spring 2012 Avant 600 series models were given a face lift,
after these changes the new style LX- and DLX-cabs were also ready for
production. The DLX-cab is designed for professional all year round
use, the cab boasts a work light kit, heater, soundproofed interior and
radio fitted as standard. Air conditioning as an optional extra. The LXcab is a lighter version, whilst in its design stages particular attention
was taken regarding enhanced visibility for the operator. The door and
the side window can be removed and the new design LX-cab offers
improved space within the cab for the driver.
Avant 640 has been given a great welcome within the market.
The first machines were delivered at the end of 2012 with demand
growing for this new addition to the Avant 600 range. Already over
100, Avant 640 machines have been sold before the end of March.
The international launch for this machine will be in April in Bauma
exhibition in München. The expectations for this model are high – we
are anticipating for it to be one of the most popular Avant loaders in
the future.
Drive motor's cross section
Stator case's cross section
Stator case
Axle bearings
Gear change valve
Parking brake
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vant is proud to announce the introduction of a new
model within the 600 series family, the Avant 640. This
is the third machine to join the Avant 600-series and a
real diamond for all the professional users of Avant. The
new Avant 640 brings more drive speed and pulling force to the 600
series with enhanced new drive technology.
Avant 640 is equipped with the same Kubota diesel engine as
Avant 635, but thanks to the powerful 2-speed drive motors the
maximum drive speed of the 640 is 22 km/h in second gear, and
the pulling force on first gear is as high as 1400 kp! For these reasons Avant 640 has already gained a strong position in the market
especially for ground care and landscaping customers. This machine
is small enough to work in tight working conditions yet powerful
enough to lift over a tonne and quick to boot. Avant 640 machine
is a well-integrated work tool.
640 compared to the other 600-series
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Two-speed drive transmission
Faster driving, 22km/h
Approximately 30% more pulling force
Brake system integrated into the driving motors
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The picture shows a cross section of the hydraulic motor on Avant 640. Avant 640 is equipped with radial piston type hydraulic motors,
contrary to gerotor motors on Avant 630 and 635. The piston type motor can be operated so that all pistons are working at the same time,
which gives a high pullingforce and a lower drive speed. When higher drive speed area is switched on, only 50 % of the pistons are working,
which means a lower pulling force. The picture also shows the electro-hydraulic parking brake, integrated in the motor. The brake is operated with a switch on the dashboard, and it locks automatically always when the engine is switched off.
Read 640 user experience
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Experiences of an Avant 640 user
Ympäristörakennus Saarinen Oy purchased an Avant
640 model for its worksite in early 2013. The company
has 10 years of experience with Avants and their reliability, which was good enough proof that there was
no need to even consider other alternatives when the
time came to buy a new machine.
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asphalt, level soil, and carry out different moving and
lifting assignments, among other things.
one site to the next with a trailer and a van” says
Saarinen.
Its assets include size, power and speed
Machines in use all year round
“The purchasing decision was sealed by Avant’s excellent maintenance and warranty services and a very
professional salesperson”, Entrepreneur Mikko Saarinen, says with satisfaction.
The Avant 640’s features make it perfect for landscaping. The ratio between power and size is just right,
but even its speed, 22 kilometres per hour, facilitates
working on large areas. “We also use an Avant 750. In
large contracts these two machines are perfect partners”, Saarinen says.
In a couple of months the new Avant 640 has racked
up more than 100 operating hours. It has been used
mainly for work involving snow and sand, but in the
spring and summer, the new machine will be deployed
for many kinds of earthmoving and landscaping tasks.
Saarinen plans to use the Avant to lay foundations for
“The Avants are handy general-purpose machines in
the yards of apartment buildings and terraced houses
that have large surface areas but tight spaces for working. The new Avant 640 has smaller external dimensions, which makes it handier and more agile than the
Avant 750. The 640 can be effortlessly moved from
Saarinen finds the Avant 640 to be a perfect machine
for year-round use at YRS: it is agile and powerful,
and it can be moved around rapidly. In addition to its
speed, Saarinen is pleased with the machine’s LX cabin, which is spacious and has good sound insulation.
The range of attachments, including a rotary harrow, a
backhoe, a brush, a plough and a sand spreader, makes
the machine truly versatile.
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excellent power-weight ratio, durability in heavy-duty use year round, and an extensive and efficient sales
and maintenance organisation.
Ympäristörakennus Saarinen Oy is an expert in landscaping and earthmoving that was established in 2003.
“Avants have been trusted machines in our family business since the very beginning, and they will certainly
remain the cornerstone of our machine range in the future, because they are very flexible for use by both private and corporate customers”, Saarinen assures.
For more information on the company, please visit
www.yrs.fi.
Saarinen recommends testing the Avant 640 machine
to all companies in the earthmoving and landscaping industries, because this model combines all the features
required by work in the sector, such as versatility, an
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NEW ATTACHMENTS
Avoharja 1500/2000
Collecting Broom
Rotary broom
Avant’s all-new range of rotary brooms
is now in production. Technical advances have made the new models more efficient and easy to use than previous
ones.
Two models will be introduced to the
marketplace, the width of the attachment being the only difference. The
narrow model has a working width of
1500 mm and the wide one 2000 mm.
Slewing (movement of the broom arm)
is controlled by a dedicated electric
motor as standard in both models.
Whilst slewing the revolutions of the
loaders motor does not affect the
speed or power of the broom.
In the new models, the diameter of the
bristles has been increased to 55 mm,
which makes it possible to brush snow
further away and work at slow rotation
speeds. This is useful when working in
dusty locations, for example.
ly freely up and down, so the bristles
always have suitable pressure against
the ground. This easy-to-use, totally
silent mechanism improves brushing
result considerably, even at slow rotation speeds.
Technical information
The flotation mechanism of these models has been completely remodelled:
the broom rests directly on top of the
bristles in the working position, and
the broom no longer has any wheels.
The entire broom axle floats complete-
Model
1500
2 000
Broom width
1500 mm
2 000 mm
Total width
1770 mm
2 270 mm
Broom diameter
550 mm
550 mm
Weight
200 kg
260 kg
Slewing
Electrical Slewing
Avoharja 1500/2000
Rotary broom 1500/2000
Model
218
220
313S
320S
320S+
419
The
broom with
a313S
collection
box has
Model 218
220
320S 320S+ 419
undergone
a
complete
redesign,
and
1500
it 2000
is intended mostly for professional
property maintenance. Very
All compatible
the features
of the attachment have been improved
in the new version: collection results,
work output, operation, adjustments
and durability.
420
520
525LPG
528
630
635
745
In addition to Optifloat, the broom
comes with a floating broom axle that
keeps the broom at optimum ground
contact levels, even if the surface between the broom’s wheels is uneven.
Flotation also automatically compensates for the wear and tear of the bristles. This increases the service life of
the broom because, as the bristles
wear, the broom axle is automatically
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Compatible
Incompatible
The broom’s spraying system, with its
own water tank and spray, makes dust
suppression more effective. The tank
has long intervals between filling, and
forward visibility is good, thanks to the
water tank’s large capacity and efficient
design.
Technical information
1500 mm
Total width
1800 mm
Broom diameter
550 mm
Keräävä harjalaite 1500
Collector box volume
200 l
Water box volume
150 l
Broom with collection box 1500
Weight without
broom
425 kg
Weight with one side
broom
450 kg
Weight with two side
broom
475 kg
750
220
313S
320S
320S+
419
420
520
525LPG
528
630
635
2000
Very compatible
adjusted downwards and the broom’s
ground contact remains good.
Broom width
218
1500
The520broom’s
sturdy frame
structure
525LPG 528 630
635
745
750
now allows for a collection box more
than twice the size of the old one, and
Compatible
Incompatible
the
use of Avant’s
Optifloat flotation,
which is a registered design. Thanks
to the flotation, the broom follows
the ground closely on its own wheels.
There is less dust, as the frame structure hides the broom securely inside.
420
Very compatible
Compatible
Incompatible
745
750
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Avant and Bauma
The Bauma Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, held triennially in Munich, is the most
significant international exhibition in terms of sales and marketing for Avant. It has brought
Avant a lot of good orders, contacts and importers. The young company’s exports and
internationalisation truly took off when Avant participated in the trade fair for the first
time in 1992.
Bauma 6–12 April 1992
This was our first trade fair. We presented our products at
a joint Finnish stand, arranged by the Finnish Foreign Trade
Association (now known as Finpro). Our exhibition desk, at
nine square metres, was located in the outdoor area of the
trade fair. Winter 1992 was a very busy time, because we
had to get the new models ready and deliver them to Munich by the end of March. All went well, and as the trade fair
gates opened, Avant had a new Avant Proficat on display.
We were one of approximately 1,300 exhibitors at Bauma.
The trip was a great success for such a small company. We
made a lot of contacts and secured importers in Denmark
and Norway, among others. Soon after Bauma, we established our own sales company in Germany.
Bauma 1992
Bauma - largest of the world
W
orld’s largest and perhaps
most valued trade fair exhibition, Bauma, is arranged every third year in
Munich, Germany. The location in the
main city of the Bayern area is perfect for
this kind of exhibition: Munich is centrally
located and the area has a very long tradition in machinery.
20 years time from the second world war
– the exhibition space was 11.2 hectares
and there were 463 exhibitors.
When Munich got the summer Olympics for the year 1972, Bauma needed to
move away from the construction work for
the Olympics. As a result of this, Bauma
was again arranged in the original location
in Theredienhöhle and Theresienwiese.
The first years of Bauma
Rising from the recession
The first Bauma was arranged in 1954 in
the center of Munich in Thieresienhöhle.
The location is near the location of the
Oktoberfest. In the first Bauma there were
58 exchibitors from Germany, 12,000 m2
of exhibition space and 8,000 visitors.
Growth with exchibitors and visitor
was fast and already in 1956 the numbers
doubled.
Recession in the early 1970s lead to a fouryear break after the 1973 Bauma. When
Bauma was again organised 1977 in Thieresienwiese, the decision about organising
Bauma every third year was made.
The following years were the time for
non-stop growth and in 1995, the Thierensienwiese exhibition area was used
for the last time. The area had become
hopelessly too small and at the same time,
a new exhibition center was building
up to the eastern side of the city in the
München-Riem airport.
Position established
In 1962, Bauma had to move because
of the growing need of larger exhibition
space. New location for the exhibition was
Oberwiesenfield in the northern part of
the city. The 1963 theme for the exhibition was reconstruction – it was less than
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Neue Messe München
Münchens scale is impressive: 16 exhibition halls covering a total of 18 hectares
plus additional 38 hectares outdoor area.
This capacity allowed the expansion of
the trade fair, and Bauma has been growing every time during the 2000s.
Regarding exhibition area, Bauma
is the largest trade fair in the world. In
2010, during exhibition week there were
420 000 visitors from over 200 countries
and exhibitors from 53 countries a total
of 3,256.
This year Bauma will be arranged
for the 30th time on 15-21 April 2013.
The goal is to beat all the records once
again. The exhibition area is now a total
of 57 hectares, with a record number of
exhibitors, and the number of visitors will
hopefully rise over half a million.
Messe München has made a brand out
of Bauma. Bauma has been exported to
China (Bauma China in Shanghai) and India (bC India in Mumbai). In the autumn
of 2013, it is time for the first Bauma in
Africa in Johannesburg.
Bauma 2010
Bauma 3–9 April 1995
At this trade fair, Avant had a bigger area
than in 1992, with a prominent collection
of machines and new products. For the
first time they included Avants with articulated steering, which account for 95% of
our sales today.
Our stand also boasted self-propelled,
four-wheel-drive Leguan access platforms
mounted on a slide-steered Avant chassis.
They were the first of their kind in the
world.
Bauma 30 March – 5 April 1998
Our most important new product at this
trade fair, which had by then relocated to
the new Neue Messe München centre, was
MultiPlus, the first Avant with articulated
steering and a variable-displacement pump.
Bauma 2–8 April 2001
At this trade fair’s section for earthmoving
machinery we had a stand of 150 square
metres, where we presented the new 500
Bauma 2004
series with articulated
steering where chain
traction had been replaced with direct traction. In addition, model
names, such as Profitec
and Multitec, had been
replaced by numbers. Our new models
included the Avant 520+ and 528+. The
new Leguan Lifts platform was the Leguan
125, at 12.5 metres.
Bauma 1995
Bauma 29 March – 4 April 2004
The latest Avant at the 2004 trade fair
was the 200 series, a completely new and
unique loader in terms of concept and design at the time. It was the first redesigned
machine in the range with articulated
steering. In subsequent years we launched
the 600 series, the remodelled 500 and the
700 series.
Bauma 23–29 April 2007
Our stand had grown to all of 352 square
metres, so for the first time we had room
for a demo area where guests could drive
the machines and test the attachments.
This was a great leap forward, because
machines moving and digging around the
stand attract an audience in a totally different way than ones standing in place in neat
lines. Avant has been best able to showcase the unique features of its machines
through work demonstrations.
Trade fair visitors were very interested in
the 600 series, launched the previous year,
and the completely remodelled 500 series,
with a similar design to the machines in the
600 series.
Bauma 19–25 April 2010
For Avant, Bauma 2010 has been the most
rewarding trade fair so far. We had a demo
area of 400 square metres where our
work demos attracted a lot of spectators
once again. Our new products included the
Avant 525LPG, with a liquefied gas engine,
and the 400 series with new cabins and
attachments, such as the Avant percussion
hammer range and the Leguan 50 access
platform.
Bauma 15–21 April 2013
At the Bauma fair this spring, we will have
the world premiere of our brand new
product, the Avant Robot demolition robot, with remote control. Our other new
entry at the stand will be the Avant 640.
The 1998 Bauma was the first major event
in the new exhibition center. Neue Messe
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Niklas Ajo &
Avant Tecno –Team
Text: Kari Aho, Ella Lahtinen
Images: Ahomedia
Y
oung, enthusiastic, and skilful MotoGP rider Niklas Ajo
is performing test runs for the
new season. An alpine skiing
accident has cast a shadow over the start
of Ajo’s season, but after his knee surgery and rapid recovery, he looks at the
fresh season with a calm mind: his feel
for the bike is good, the tests have succeeded as expected, and he is in top condition for the forthcoming competitions.
During the last season, Ajo’s highest position in the final results was eighth. Naturally, he has set his goals for the new
season higher.
Motor racing has always been part of
Ajo’s life, so finding a career at MotoGP
tracks has been quite natural for him.
Almost all Ajo’s doings in the course
of a season have something to do with
road racing in one way or another. In
winter, when there is more time for
leisure activities, he enjoys alpine skiing;
being active or relaxing outdoors; or just
staying at home in Valkeakoski, Finland.
However, a biker must engage in sports
and maintain good muscle strength also
in wintertime. A solid foundation must
be created for the next season through,
for example, fitness training and iceroad racing.
Ajo thinks that the most essential
features in a good motorcycle racer are
the ability to keep one’s cool and avoiding precipitating movements at high
speed and in tight corners. On the track,
accuracy and concentration must be
maintained constantly, throughout every
single lap. Even the smallest error can
be magnified, with the rider suffering a
loss of rhythm that completely changes
all of the lines for several corners to
come. On the track, success does not
solely depend on the rider. Good nerves
are required also of the team members
solving problems with the equipment.
Anything can happen during both the
tests and races.
When Ajo considers the greatest
achievements of his career so far, the
answer is clear: his top achievement
was entering the Moto3 Grand Prix
series a couple of years ago. Winning
the Finnish championships in 2009 has
been another of the highlights of this
young motor racer’s career.
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that this will increase the visibility of
this sport and its sponsors, particularly
in Finland,’ says Jani Käkelä, the deputy
managing director at Avant.
‘Our company is a strong player also
abroad, and the international visibility
that the MotoGP series can provide is
important for us. In Southern Europe,
MotoGP is the second most popular
sport after football, and many of our
foreign customers are watching these
races throughout the season. We have
already had many unforgettable race
experiences with them. We will surely
continue to retain the loyalty of our
customers this way this season, when
strong performance can be expected
from Niklas Ajo,’ outlines Käkelä.
‘Niklas showed some signs of his
driving skills several times during the last
season, and I believe that he will succeed
even better this year. Success in races
often depends on little things, and my
opinion is that Niklas suffered from bad
luck in many races more than many of
his competitors did last season. Despite
his injured leg, we start the new season
well-prepared and with confidence,’ he
concludes hopefully.
The race for the season’s first Grand
Prix points will be held in Qatar under
the strong floodlights of the Losail
track when the MotoGP series starts,
on 7 April.
The Finnish team highly visible in
the background
Niklas Ajo
For the 2013 season, Ajo is racing with
the Avant Tecno team, which has a
Finnish background. Also, the team is
supported by 15 Finnish companies this
year. This kind of co-operation is important for Finnish racers, as broad support for motor racing is hard to come by
these days.
‘This is a magnificent project for
which the Finnish co-operation partners
must be given a big “thank you”,’ says
Ajo.
A skilful driver, high-quality equip-
Team
Avant Tecno
Startnumber
31
Nation
Finland
Birthday
10.07.1994
Height/Weight
175 cm/58 kg
Bike
KTM
Class
Moto3
Adam Malysz kertoo uuden Avant 750 -kuormaajan olevan koko
Wislan lähitienoon ylpeys ja ihailun kohde. Omistajalleen jo toinen,
täysin varusteltu 750-kuormaaja jää tuskin sekään maailmankuulun
urheilijan viimeiseksi Avant-kuormaajaksi.
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ment, and a proficient team is the
combination required for good results.
‘We have worked for a long time with
this team, so we know all of the others
and their work methods well. Even the
Spaniards in the team’s technical crew
are already familiar to me. This is a
good starting point for building the new
season,’ says Ajo delightedly.
Avant was already supporting Ajo last
season and was also highly visible in the
limelight of motorcycle racing, with the
MotoGP series.
‘We came along to build the Finnish
team for reasons related to both sport
and business. It is great to have a team in
the Grand Prix series that is constructed
by Finnish forces. There is no doubt
MotoGP Calendar 2013
7.4Qatar
21.4 USA
5.5Spain
19.5 France
2.6 Italy
16.6 Spain
29.6 Netherlands
14.7 Germany
21.7 Usa
18.8 Usa
25.8 Czech Republic
1.9 Great Britain
15.9 San Marino
29.9 Spain
13.10 Malaysia
20.10 Australia
27.10 Japan
10.11 Spain
Losail
Austin
Jerez
Le Mans
Mugello
Circuit de Catalunya
Assen
Sachsenring
Laguna Seca
Indianapolis
Brno
Silverstone
Misano
Motorland Aragon
Sepang
Phillip Island
Motegi
Valencia
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Avant Loader Was
Chosen For Handling
Olympic Mascots
Across London
A
top-of-the-range Avant 750
compact loader complete with
air conditioned cab proved to
be the perfect machine for placing and retrieving over 100 Olympic mascots which, for eight weeks, were located
across London with 20 adjacent to many
of the capital’s iconic locations such as
Tower Bridge and the Houses of Parliament.
The contract, awarded by the Mayor
of London’s office, was won by Great
Newra Transport & Recycling of Newport
in Gwent which specialises in the handling
of unusual objects.
According to company director
Eddie Ford: “We have often used skid steer
loaders in the past but for the Olympic
contract it was important not to leave any
tyre marks and, thanks to its articulated
chassis, the Avant proved to be a terrific
machine which we have already booked
for five future projects.”
The machine was hired from Stuart
Smith Plant Hire, also based in Newport,
and was easily capable of handling the
fibreglass mascots, despite them being
firmly mounted onto concrete bases with
weights ranging from 500 to 1200 kg.
Avant’s highly manoeuvrable 750
model is powered by a Kubota 4-cylinder
diesel engine developing 36 kW (49 hp),
driving through a 2-speed hydrostatic
transmission which provides a useful maximum speed of 25 km/h. The compact
articulated machine is just 1350 mm wide
but has the muscle to handle loads of up
to 1.4 tonne.
More Information from:
Jukka Vaattovaara
Avant Tecno (UK) Ltd.,
Tel: 01953 714896
sales@avanttecno.co.uk
www.avanttecno.co.uk
or: Barry Harber Public Relations
Tel: 01284 830492
An Avant Compact Loader Finds Favour At A Nursery Specialising In Large Mediterranean Plants
An Avant 635 compact wheeled
loader has proved to be the
perfect choice for a Northamptonshire based nursery where it
performs a multitude of materials
handling tasks, including the
all-important movement of large
plants and shrubs for which the
nursery is a recognised specialist.
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n Avant 635 compact wheeled loader has proved to be the perfect
choice for a Northamptonshire based nursery where it performs a
multitude of materials handling tasks, including the all-important
movement of large plants and shrubs for which the nursery is a
recognised specialist.
Olive Grove Nurseries of Polebrook near Oundle was established nearly
four years ago by husband and wife team Tim and Jackie Thackeray to concentrate on the sale of Mediterranean plants, including palm and olive trees,
and has since expanded to include a high-end delicatessen and coffee shop.
“When we started the business”, explained Mr. Thackeray, “I pretty much
ran it single-handed, thanks to the tremendous versatility of the little Avant
machine. In fact, it is no exaggeration to say that it has saved me the expense
of two full-time members of staff.”
The 635 model from Avant’s line-up of machines is powered by an efficient
Kubota diesel engine and features hydrostatic all-wheel drive, an articulated
chassis for tight turns and a lift capacity of 1000 kg. In addition it is equipped
with an offset, telescopic self-levelling boom which not only ensures excellent
handling capabilities but also provides the operator with an unrestricted view
of the attachment in use.
“The machine has run fault-free ever since we acquired it”, said Mr. Thackeray, “And although it spends the bulk of its time handling plants with an
hydraulic grab, we also have a 4 in1 and large bucket, a set of forks and a mower
attachment. I really love the machine because it’s such a great all-rounder and
is able to tackle so many different jobs with ease.”
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AVANT
– Excels at moving logs
T
he most frequently used and important machine of Pilkenetti
Oy from Punkaharju, Finland,
is an Avant 630. The small and
handy machine makes it easy to move firewood and straw pellets in even the tightest
corners of a wood store.
“When we started selling firewood
about three years ago, we soon discovered that working with tractors in the
storerooms was rather cumbersome. I
borrowed an Avant from an acquaintance,
and I must say I fell for it at first sight. I
absolutely had to get one of my own. My
attachment to it has increased with use,
because you can do almost anything with
an Avant. I rack up close to 500 operating
hours per year”, Juha Tuunanen says.
Versatile help with firewood and
yard work
Pilkenetti began to dry firewood mechanically at the beginning of this year. “We
need and use the Avant in almost every
stage of firewood handling. We use it to
move the drying cages to the drying house,
bring them out after four days and dump
them on the storehouse floor. After bagging the firewood, we use it to brush the
floor and get rid of any snow that has
come inside. We also use it to tip all the
sawdust that has accumulated in the warehouse into a silo from where it is taken to
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the boiler of a power plant. We also use
the Avant to pile up all the loads for customers”, Tuunanen says, describing the
versatility of his machine.
Tuunanen does not use his Avant just
for chopping firewood; the lightweight
machine is also good for many kinds
of yard work and landscaping. “When
we bought the machine, it came with a
couple of different buckets and forklift
forks. Since then, we have purchased a
lawnmower, a backhoe, a broom and a
big bag transporter. In winter, we use the
Avant to move snow; when the ground is
not frozen, we transport horse manure,
tend to the paddock, mow the grass, and
carry out small-scale digging jobs nearby.
I would like to buy a vacuum, so I could
neatly suck away all the stubborn wood
dust from the storehouse”, Tuunanen
says with a glint in his eye, happy with his
machine.
“We became regular Avant customers,
because Avant has an excellent maintenance operation and their expertise is
just a phone call away. There are no unnecessary interruptions to work when the
service is in order and spare parts arrive
without delay. Tuunanen also praises the
development work done by Avant. “The
machine’s size-to-power ratio is absolutely
optimal. It is small, nimble and powerful.
He is also thankful for the Avant’s
roomy cabin. “When you are working
in cramped spaces, safety issues are particularly important, and the Avant has
excellent visibility in every direction”,
Tuunanen states.
Aiming for production of firewood
with high energy content
Pilkenetti Oy procures its raw material
from private forest owners and forestry
societies, and the company’s main market
area comprises the region around Savonlinna, Lappeenranta and Imatra. “Last
year we delivered 2,500 loose stères of firewood to private households and businesses. This year we aim to double our sales.”
In the near future, Pilkenetti plans to
start selling firewood with high energy
content, whereby the firewood is sold on
the basis of energy content rather than
volume, as it is currently. “With deliveries
of energy firewood, the seller knows what
is being sold and the buyer knows what
is being purchased and paid for. Buying
decisions will be made more and more
frequently on the basis of quality, so after
a little marketing, I believe firewood with
high energy content will gain a strong foothold in log sales”, Tuunanen summarises.
For more information about the company,
please visit www.pilkenetti.fi.
Movie idea from Formula 1 motor racing
Avant in
48 seconds
Photos: Avant Movie
“
A great Finnish product and family business. This was my
sentiment in spring 2012 when I began to design a commercial film about Avant. From the outset, I was given free
rein to come up with ideas and turn them into reality. At
the beginning, I had four different versions in mind, but rather
quickly Avant’s ties to motor racing directed my thoughts toward
Formula 1 racing. One has to admit that they do share a number of common traits, such as the target group and nice-looking,
handy vehicles that in playful terms are like toys for men who like
to play around in a big sandbox.
We wanted to present Avant’s machines as versatile and multipurpose tools that get the job done effortlessly. All attachments
and work phases were chosen so that the end result would be as
visual as possible.
With films intended for international distribution, the shooting
environment must be universal; the setting must not disturb or
steal the attention, no matter where people watch the film. When
you are shooting with a tight schedule from morning till evening,
the direction of light is crucial in terms of the shooting location.
We found an old, spacious park that had ample light, and the
scenery with the stables was ideal. We shot over two days, one day
for stable scenes and the other for the exterior shots.
First, I designed the film, frame by frame, in a few months.
We started shooting in early September and wrapped it up in a
couple of weeks. A new camera model, which was able to capture
everything in high definition, including Formula 1-like spins at
high speed, made post-production much easier and faster.
At the editing stage I took turns building a soundscape and
a puzzle of images. Since the film does not have any
dialogue, the progression of the images was supported and
timed with music and effects that suit the whole.
The rainy Finnish autumn turned the shooting project into
quite the thriller. We diligently studied weather forecasts for weeks,
because we absolutely had to have sunshine in the exterior scenes
to create a nice contrast with the dim stable shots. We had some
luck, too, as just about the only sunny moments that autumn
coincided with the shooting days.
When you are making an international film, it always has some
peculiarities. You have to be careful about using humour, and the
choice of language is not always self-evident, either. On the other
hand, now that everybody moves around in the Internet, cultural
differences are shrinking and the narrative language of the film
becomes more uniform. This means that Avant machines will be
digging at ever more global sandboxes, both in advertising images
and in the real marketplace.”
Avant’s advertising film
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Directed and produced by: Timo Rajakallio
Photography by: Jari Pollari
Still photography by: Tarja Jakunaho
Running time: 48 seconds
Available on YouTube
www.youtube.com/user/avanttecno
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Avant Dealers
Matt, Frances, Kevin and Malcolm. Mystery man will join us soon!
Avant OY launched Avant UK back
in 1994 solely through imports to
the UK market, reflecting demand
the subsidiary company was set up
in 1999 in Norfolk as Avant UK,
supported by Avant OY the business
has gone from strength to strength.
August 2013
• 14th -16th May, Plant Worx Stands
• 29th & 30th May, Suffolk Show
• 29th & 1st June, Royal Bath and West
• Black Isle Show
• Turrif Show
June 2013
• 3rd -5th, Saltex
• 17th & 18th, Cold Comfort
• 24th-26th, National Ploughing Championship
Kevin Cockerill
• 26th & 27th June, Norfolk Show
SUDOKU COMPETITION
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September 2013
• 3rd & 4th July, Livestock Event NEC Birmingham
• 19th -21st July, CLA Game Fair- Ragley Hall
• 22nd - 25th July, Royal Welsh Show
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After arriving to UK Aug 2004 for max 2 years and now after nearly 9 years
later I have finally learned a lot of things:
• Bank holidays are holidays when people have a chance to go to do the
banking
• When you drive to roundabout and take the southbound and then take
the northbound you are lost
• You must support a football team, otherwise you are not welcome in
the local pub
• Names of the villages, towns and cities are not spelt as they are spoken
like Wymondham is Windom etc.
• Bank holidays actually mean the banks are closed but other people are
at work as normal!
May 2013
July 2013
Avant UK
evin Cockerill has been with the company since year 2000 and has
been a key person for the service and support side of the business.
Malcolm Fleet joined the team in 2009 and provides valuable
sales and customer support.
Joining the Avant UK team back in 2010 Frances Dunton has done
wonders at the Avant UK Office.
‘Chip off the Old Block’, son to Kevin Cockerill -Matthew Cockerill has
been an excellent investment to the team.
Mystery man will join us soon!!
To ensure that we can fulfil the needs of our customers as quickly as
possible, Avant’s UK branch holds the full range of machines and many
attachments for both on site demonstrations and sales.
Avant UK provides sales, technical, training, hire, financial and service
support to the UK market for the unique Avant compact loaders and there
bespoke attachments - call us today if you are interested in joining us.
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Rotary broom
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Easy to use
Fast attachment and removal
Available in two working widths
Comfortable to use and silent Broom float
Contact us!
Steady and well closed brush device structure
Very low dust generation
Brush tank capacity 200L
Optional sprinkler
Ask for a copy;
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Manor Farm
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Norfolk NR16 2RX
Tel. 01953 714896
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E-mail: sales@avanttecno.co.uk
Web: www.avanttecno.co.uk
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